Heart failure refers to the condition wherein the heart stops working. It actually means that the heart is unable to pump blood for the rest of the body. This is often caused because of the largening or thickening of the heart thus making it unable to relax or squeeze properly.

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2. Table of Content
• About Brand
• What is heart failure?
• What are the symptoms associated with heart failure?
• What are the causes of heart failure?
• How is heart failure diagnosed?
• How is heart failure treated?
• How to manage heart failure in the long run?

3. About Brand
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4. What is heart failure?
Heart failure refers to the condition wherein the
heart stops working. It actually means that the heart
is unable to pump blood for the rest of the body. This
is often caused because of the largening or thickening
of the heart thus making it unable to relax or squeeze
properly. There are several conditions that often
leave the heart stiff or too weak to pump blood
properly. These include high blood pressure,
coronary heart disease and many others.

5. What are the symptoms associated with heart failure?
A person may be suffering from a chronic heart failure that may be ongoing or may have an acute sudden one.
Some of the common symptoms of this condition include:
• Shortness of breath when lying down or during activity
• Weakness and fatigue
• Swelling in the feet, ankles or legs
• Irregular or rapid heartbeat
• Reduction in the ability to exercise
• Persistent wheezing with pink tinged mucus
• Swelling of the abdomen
• Rapid weight gain due to the buildup of fluid
• Lack of appetite and nausea
• Difficulty in concentration
• Chest pain

6. What are the causes of heart failure?
Some of the most common causes of heart failure include:
• High blood pressure
• Cardiomyopathy
• Coronary heart disease
• High blood pressure

7. How is heart failure diagnosed?
In order to treat heart failure properly, it is important to get certain tests conducted. Afetr a complete physical
examination and family history, one or more of the following tests may be conducted by your doctor for
diagnosing heart failure:
• X ray of the chest to check the size of the heart and buildup of any fluid in the lungs
• Echocardiogram for an ultrasound of the heart and its valves
• ECG for an electrical recording of the heart
• Blood tests for checking the response of all the body organs such as the kidneys and the liver
• Coronary angiogram for checking the flow of the blood through the coronary arteries

8. How is heart failure treated?
There is no need to get alarmed in case of heart failure. There are several treatments as well as support available
that help in managing this condition. Your doctor will prepare a customized treatment plan as per your condition to
help you manage the same. Some of the steps that can be taken for improving your symptoms are:
• Quitting all types of smoking
• Limiting the intake of fluids through a fluid intake chart
• Reducing the intake of salt to avoid water retention
• Daily weight monitoring
• Daily monitoring for any symptoms related to fluid retention
• Regular flu vaccinations
• Reducing alcohol intake
• Regular exercise
• Prescribed medications for managing the symptoms and increasing the life expectancy

9. How to manage heart failure in the long run?
Though heart failure is a serious condition, it can be managed like asthma or diabetes with proper guidance and
instructions. Follow a dedicated treatment plan and know your symptoms well so that you can contact your doctor in
case something doesn’t feel right.

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